Last checked Oct 4, 2026
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Ownership & Acquisition History
Knit Picks is currently part of Local Crafts (formerly Premier Needle Arts), which is controlled by the private equity firm Blue Point Capital Partners.
Notes
- Blue Point Capital Partners’ portfolio page for Local Crafts lists Knit Picks as one of Local Crafts’ leading knitting/crochet brands, supporting that Knit Picks sits inside a Blue Point-controlled platform.
- A PE Professional deal article describing Blue Point/Premier Needle Arts’ acquisition of Crafts Americana Group (CAG) lists KnitPicks.com among CAG’s websites, supporting that Knit Picks became part of the Blue Point-owned platform via the CAG acquisition (announcement date: Feb 27, 2017).
- Blue Point’s Feb 27, 2017 press release confirms the acquisition of Crafts Americana Group by Premier Needle Arts (a Blue Point portfolio company), supporting the transaction date used for when Knit Picks first became PE-owned (as part of CAG).
- Founding details (year and founders) are supported by an interview/podcast page describing Knit Picks’ founding by Kelley and Bob Petkun in 2002.
- Knit Picks’ blog references the company’s Vancouver, Washington offices, supporting the location.
Sources
- Blue Point Capital Partners | Local Crafts
Blue Point Capital Partners - Shows Knit Picks as a brand under Local Crafts, a Blue Point portfolio company (current PE control).
- Blue Point Adds On to Premier Needle
PE Professional - States (Feb 2017) acquisition context and lists KnitPicks.com among Crafts Americana Group websites, tying Knit Picks into the Blue Point-owned platform; supports Feb 27, 2017 timing.
- Blue Point and Premier Needle Arts Are… Tight Knit with Crafts Americana Group, Inc.
Blue Point Capital Partners - Confirms the Feb 27, 2017 acquisition of Crafts Americana Group by Premier Needle Arts (a Blue Point portfolio company), supporting the PE-ownership start date used for Knit Picks as part of CAG.
- Spotlight Episode: Knit Picks — The Long Thread Podcast
Podcast Rex (The Long Thread Podcast episode page) - Supports founding year (2002) and founders (Kelley and Bob Petkun).
- Join us for Knit in Public Day!
Knit Picks Staff Knitting Blog - Supports Vancouver, Washington as the location of Knit Picks offices (location context).
- Quality Yarns & Knitting Supplies | Knit Picks (homepage)
Knit Picks - Supports official website and provides the logo image asset URL used.
- https://www.thecompanycheck.com/company/b/knit-picks/9c182ee6285e4f5f8
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KnitWell_Group
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- https://www.reddit.com/r/casualknitting/comments/1w6m0wy/online_knitting_stores_not_owned_by_private_equity/
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- https://merger.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Q1-2026-Ecommerce-FINAL-05.18.26.pdf
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- https://www.reddit.com/r/knitting/comments/1ns4t8e
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- https://www.reddit.com/r/craftsnark/comments/1n94c78
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Ownership FAQ
Is Knit Picks (KnitPicks.com) owned by private equity?
Yes. Knit Picks (KnitPicks.com) is currently listed as private-equity-owned by Blue Point Capital Partners.
Who owns Knit Picks (KnitPicks.com)?
Local Crafts Group (formerly Premier Needle Arts), a portfolio company controlled by Blue Point Capital Partners
When was Knit Picks (KnitPicks.com) last checked?
This page was last checked on Oct 4, 2026.